Documents tagged with pokerplayersalliance

[Press Release] PPA’s Online Activism Recognized as “Sparking Political Change” (01/30/12)

Washington, DC (January 30, 2012) – The Poker Players Alliance (PPA), the leading poker grassroots advocacy group with more than one million members nationwide, was recently highlighted in PC World...
  • pokerplayersalliance published this 01 / 30 / 2012
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[Press Release] PPA Chairman D’Amato Comments on Today’s House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Hear

Washington, DC (November 18, 2011) – Former Senator Alfonse D’Amato, Chairman of the Poker Players Alliance (PPA), the leading poker grassroots advocacy group with more than one million members nat...
  • pokerplayersalliance published this 11 / 18 / 2011
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[Press Release] PPA Chairman Former Senator Alfonse D’Amato Testifies before the Senate Committee Li

Washington, DC (November 17, 2011) – Former Senator Alfonse D’Amato, Chairman of the Poker Players Alliance (PPA), the leading poker grassroots advocacy group with more than one million members nat...
  • pokerplayersalliance published this 11 / 17 / 2011
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Committee Follow Up Memo from Alfonse D'Amato - PPA (11/07/2011)

Thank you for inviting me to testify before your subcommittee on the important topic of Internet gaming regulation. As a representative of more than 1.2 million poker enthusiasts, i...
  • pokerplayersalliance published this 11 / 15 / 2011
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“Poker is the All-American Game!” Rep. Barton speaks at Internet Gaming Hearing - Rep. Barton (10/25

WASHINGTON: Rep. Joe Barton (R-Texas) gave the attached statement at Tuesday's hearing of the Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade entitled "Internet ...
  • pokerplayersalliance published this 10 / 25 / 2011
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[Press Release] PPA Chairman Former Senator Alfonse D’Amato Testifies before the House Subcommittee

Washington, DC (October 25, 2011) – Former Senator Alfonse D’Amato, Chairman of the Poker Players Alliance (PPA), the leading poker grassroots advocacy group with more than one million members nati...
  • pokerplayersalliance published this 10 / 25 / 2011
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[Press Release] PPA Statement on DOJ Amendment to Online Poker Civil Suit (09/20/2011)

Washington, DC (September 20, 2011) – John Pappas, executive director of the Poker Players Alliance (PPA), the leading poker grassroots advocacy group with more than one million members nationwide,...
  • pokerplayersalliance published this 09 / 20 / 2011
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[Talking Points] H.R. 2366: Regulating Int ernet Poker is Good Publi c Policy

H.R. 2366 does not repeal  UIGEA, but corrects the  ineffective prohibition p olicy within the law, whi le also strengthening its  regulatory scope, to ens ure player protection. It   makes the UIGEA clea...
  • pokerplayersalliance published this 07 / 19 / 2011
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[Press Release] Why We’re ALL So Angry About the Internet Poker Crackdown: Freakonomics’ Author Stev

Washington, DC (May 11, 2011) – Steven D. Levitt, “Freakonomics” author and famed University of Chicago economist, is upset about the recent events regarding online poker. The title of his latest p...
  • pokerplayersalliance published this 05 / 11 / 2011
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The Role Of Skill Versus Luck In Poker: Evidence From The World Series Of Poker - NBER (05/2011)

In determining the legality of online poker – a multibillion dollar industry – courts have relied heavily on the issue of whether or not poker is a game of skill. Using newly available data, we an...
  • pokerplayersalliance published this 05 / 10 / 2011
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[Press Release] Poker Players Alliance to Host Member Fly In (05/05/2011)

Washington, DC (May 5, 2011) – Members of the Poker Players Alliance (PPA), the leading poker grassroots advocacy group with more than one million members nationwide, will travel to Washington, D.C...
  • pokerplayersalliance published this 05 / 05 / 2011
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[Press Release] Poker Players Alliance Applauds South Caroline Senate Vote Legalizing Home Poker Gam

Washington, DC (January 26, 2011) – The Poker Players Alliance (PPA), the leading poker grassroots advocacy group with more than one million members nationwide and more than 10,000 in South Carolin...
  • pokerplayersalliance published this 01 / 26 / 2011
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[Announcement] Rousso V. Washington Will Not be Appealed to U.S. Supreme Court (12/22/2010)

Washington, DC (December 22, 2010) – Today, John Pappas, Executive Director of the Poker Players Alliance announced that in consultation with State Director Lee Rousso the organization will not see...
  • pokerplayersalliance published this 12 / 22 / 2010
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[Press Release] Poker Players Alliance Disappointed Congress Failed to Regulate Poker and Protect Co

Washington, DC (December 17, 2010) –The Poker Players Alliance (PPA), the leading poker grassroots advocacy group with more than one million members nationwide, today expressed its disappointment t...
  • pokerplayersalliance published this 12 / 17 / 2010
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[Press Release] PPA Statement on Potential Internet Poker Bill - PPA (12/06/10)

Washington, DC (December 6, 2010) –John Pappas, Executive Director of the Poker Players Alliance (PPA), the leading poker grassroots advocacy group with more than one million members nationwide, to...
  • pokerplayersalliance published this 12 / 06 / 2010
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[Press Release] South Carolina Supreme Court Hears Poker Case (10/19/2010)

Washington, DC (October 19, 2010) – In oral arguments presented today before the South Carolina Supreme Court, lawyers for the Poker Players Alliance (PPA) adeptly debunked the supposition that the...
  • pokerplayersalliance published this 10 / 19 / 2010
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[Press Release] PPA Releases 2010 Congressional Ratings Guide (09/14/10)

WASHINGTON, DC. (September 14, 2010) – The Poker Players Alliance (PPA), the leading poker grassroots advocacy group with more than one million members nationwide, today released its 2010 PPA Congr...
  • pokerplayersalliance published this 09 / 14 / 2010
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[Press Release] World’s Top Poker Pros Join PPA in Taking a Stand Against Commerce Casino’s HR 2267

Washington, DC (August 26, 2010) – Citing concerns that the Commerce Casino has turned its back on poker enthusiasts nationwide by putting profits ahead of player interest and aligning with those d...
  • pokerplayersalliance published this 08 / 26 / 2010
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[Press Release] PPA Praises Passage of H.R. 2267, Internet Gambling Regulation Bill (07/28/10)

Washington, DC (July 28, 2010) –The Poker Players Alliance (PPA), the leading poker grassroots advocacy group with more than one million members nationwide, today applauded passage of H.R. 2267, th...
  • pokerplayersalliance published this 07 / 28 / 2010
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PPA Mark Up Key Points (07/28/10)

Millions of Americans gamble and play poker on the Internet every month.There are an estimated 10 to 12 million Americans with online poker accounts. All of these Americans play on websites based o...
  • pokerplayersalliance published this 07 / 27 / 2010
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